Allied Health - Certified Surgical Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) assists surgeons during procedures, maintaining a sterile and efficient operating room in Buffalo. This role emphasizes instrument readiness and strong sterile technique to support complex surgeries.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on OR experience and a solid understanding of sterile practices, patient safety, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure smooth procedures and accurate documentation in records.

Qualifications

• Expertise in surgical procedures and sterile techniques.
• Experience in operating room settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Manage inventory of surgical supplies.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with surgical teams for patient outcomes.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Sterile techniques

Epic (EHR)

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) assists surgeons during procedures, maintaining a sterile and efficient operating room. CSTs are integral to surgical flow, anticipating needs and ensuring instrument readiness in complex cases. The ideal candidate will have expertise in surgical procedures and sterile techniques, with experience in operating room settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Manage inventory of surgical supplies.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with surgical teams for patient outcomes.

This position is key to successful surgical outcomes and patient safety. Aspiring surgical technologists looking to advance their career in healthcare are welcome to apply for this Certified Surgical Technologist job.